Above, Nicholas Middle, 6, poses with mom Annette Loveless in front of the newly lighted Piedmont Avenue Christmas tree on Dec. 6. At right, Aida Ndiaye, 5, watches the program with others at the 6th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony by the Piedmont Avenue Merchants Association. The event, which featured caroling, Santa, music, perfomances, late night shopping and merriment, attracted a crowd of children and adults.